And Baby Makes Three – for Baby Hatch in Japan

Posted by Bill Belew on June 17th, 2007 in Japan | Comments Off

The 'baby hatch' in Japan received its third unwanted newborn…the third since the controversial plan was opened on May 10th.

Advocates are calling the system a last resort and opponents are calling it the easy way out for parents wanting to abandon their kids.

On the first day of operation, the baby hatch got a boy, 3-4 years old.

Last week, a 2 month old infant was dropped off with a note, "just can't raise

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The hatch is designed so children can be dropped off anonymously.

There is also a sign asking the parents to contact hospital staff if they change their minds.

An incubator is also standing by.

The babies will be adopted or sent to nursing homes.

Did you ever feel like raising kids was too much for you to handle?


 

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